About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Fort Dix School Age Center Fort Dix New Jersey.
Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing such as pancakes sausage eggs hamburgers and fresh or canned vegetables. Prepares hot cereals broiled meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups sauces and gravies; makes cold sandwich fillings. Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Some cooks at this level prepare and bake pizza. Prepares food by peeling chopping grinding paring cutting slicing dicing pureeing dredging flouring or breading; weighs measures and assembles ingredients for regular menu items; sets up and replenishes salad bar; portions foods for distribution and meal service and covers dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 01/29/2026 Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill snack bar restaurant club or similar food activity. Ability to follow oral and written instructions work safety and do simple arithmetic. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment characteristics of various foods and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required. Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information
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